President warns China and rebels over Kokang

President U Thein Sein has warned China not to encroach on Myanmar’s sovereignty, as the two sides discuss the crisis on their border.

Farmers launch boycott of MPs who ‘didn’t stand up for us’

Angry farmers whose land was confiscated are urging voters to withhold support from candidates in the election later this year who failed to speak out on the issue.

Students threaten to resume march despite police presence

Student protesters and police were locked in a tense standoff last night at a monastery in Bago Region’s Letpadan township.

Protests highlight labour law shortcomings: activists

Labour activists say recent disputes in Yangon industrial areas are largely the result of problems with labour laws, which are being openly flouted by both workers and employers.

Alcohol pulled from shelves

Major retailers have responded to warnings from the authorities that a crackdown on illegal imports is imminent by removing stock from shelves and issuing a fresh call for changes to the government’s broken import policy.

Kokang: For Myanmar and China, this time it’s different

The last upheaval that changed the balance of power in the small, rugged area of northeastern Shan State on the border with China was dubbed the “Kokang Incident”.